By Biola Akinyemi Foundation
IJEBU-IGBO, OGUN STATE — More than 400 residents from Atikori, Ojowo, Omen, Osun and Oke Agbo in Ijebu North received free medical care during a two-day outreach organised by the Biola Akinyemi Foundation on August 28 and 29, 2026.
Held at the Local Government Hall in Ijebu-Igbo, the third medical outreach brought together doctors, nurses, pharmacists, laboratory personnel, eye-care professionals and volunteers to provide screening, consultations, health education, medication and eye-care support. The central location was chosen to extend access beyond Idokan, where the Foundation had previously held its outreaches.
A day before the programme, on August 27, representatives of the Obas of the five communities met with the medical team, with support from Ijebu North Local Government Chairman, Hon. Omobolaji Oluwaseun Odunsanya, to discuss community healthcare needs and ways to support the programme. A community-focused committee was also formed to sustain engagement.
Dr. Osho Olarewaju, who spoke on behalf of the medical team, said about 142 people attended on the first day, while more than 250 were attended to on the second day. “People were ready to completely leave everything they had to make sure they see the doctors. That’s the urgency,” he said.
The team recorded cases of markedly elevated blood pressure, eye conditions including cataracts and other conditions requiring follow-up. An attendee who experienced an epileptic episode also received immediate assistance, while the Foundation subsequently provided approximately three months of medication support for the family.
The Foundation reported that approximately 75 per cent of attendees required medication for existing or long-term health conditions, with medicines provided during the programme.
Ms Odedeyi Oluwakemi, team lead of the medical outreach, said the Foundation was focused on preventive healthcare, early detection, essential medicines and support for people living with chronic conditions. “People need to understand that prevention is better than cure,” she said.
The Foundation said it plans to move beyond annual outreaches towards more frequent community consultations, while working towards establishing three to five medical centres across Ijebu over five years. Its next consultations are scheduled for September 12 and 26 at its centre on Idokan Street in Ojo community.